MFM Building Products, a manufacturer of a full envelope of waterproofing and weather barrier products for the building industry, announced that the firm has reached an agreement with Chalupnik Sales Group LLC to represent MFM in Southern California.

Chalupnik Sales Group was founded in 1987 and will serve one-step and two-step building products and roofing distributors, with support through architect and builder promotions, training and marketing support. For more than 30 years, the organization has established markets and created sales growth for residential and commercial roofing product manufacturers.

Tony Chalupnik, owner, brings nearly forty years of experience in the roofing industry. Chalupnik worked as a roofer installing and repairing residential roofs after graduating college. In 1987, he founded the Chalupnik Sales Group, an independent sales organization that specializes in both residential and commercial roofing. Tony’s extensive knowledge is a valuable asset in servicing customer needs. Tony graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelors of Science in Marketing.

MFM Building Products, a manufacturer of a full envelope of waterproofing and weather barrier products for the building industry, offers a new high-temperature roofing underlayment, Premium HT Tile & Metal.

This self-adhering roofing underlayment is composed of a high-grade, reinforced polyester fabric laminated to a high-temperature asphalt adhesive system. This premium product also has a fiberglass-reinforced core for extreme durability. Product features a 3-inch (7 cm) selvedge edge to ensure a secure, monolithic seal. The surface fabric offers excellent foot traction and for stacking tiles during construction. UV exposure is 180 days.

Premium HT Tile & Metal is intended to be used as a whole-roof underlayment. It will withstand the high temperatures created by metal and tile roofing with a high temperature rating of 250°F (121°C). The top surface bonds well with foam adhesive systems and works well with nail-down tile roofs. It may also be used underneath cedar shakes, and synthetic or asphalt shingles. Premium HT Tile & Metal is self-sealing around common roofing fasteners to ensure a complete waterproof barrier.

The underlayment has a nominal thickness of 60 mils and is available in a 36 inch x 67 feet (91 cm x 20.4 m) roll size. Product meets ASTM D 1970 and TAS 103-95 through independent, third-party testing, and has been submitted for product approvals. Premium HT Tile & Metal comes with a 30-Year Limited Warranty.

For full technical data, installation instructions or to request a free product sample, visit www.mfmbp.com.

MFM Building Products, a manufacturer of a full envelope of waterproofing and weather barrier products for the building industry, announces that its Ultra HT Wind & Water Seal high-temperature roofing underlayment can be used for vertical side wall applications.

This self-adhering “self-stick” membrane is composed of a cool white, cross-laminated, high density polyethylene film laminated to a high-temperature rubberized asphalt adhesive system rated to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. According to the manufacturer, this premium product is extremely tough, is self-sealing around fasteners and offers a 90-day UV exposure rating.

The company states that Ultra HT is ideal for vertical applications under metal panel systems and parapet walls capped with metal tiles. The high-temperature adhesive system withstands the high temperatures generated by these systems to ensure complete waterproofing protection. Special installation instructions must be followed for all vertical applications.

Ultra HT has a thickness of 45 mils and is available in a 12-inch, 18-inch and 36-inch by 67-foot length rolls. As a roofing membrane, Ultra HT meets ASTM D 1970, Florida Building Code FL16562, and Miami-Dade County NOA 13-1125.06. The product comes with a 10-Year Limited Warranty.

For more information, installation instructions or to request a free product sample, visit www.mfmbp.com.

MFM Building Products, a manufacturer of a full envelope of waterproofing and weather barrier products for the building industry, announced that the firm has reached an agreement with Heartland Architectural Products to represent MFM in the state of Oklahoma.

Heartland Architectural Products was founded in 2010 and will serve one-step and two-step building products and roofing distributors, with support through architect and builder promotions, training and marketing support.

Representation from Heartland Architectural Products includes:

David Gary, partner, has more than 20 years of experience in building product sales. He has held numerous positions within the roofing and building products market. Gary resides in Mustang, Oklahoma, and is an avid soccer player.

Kevin Decker, partner, brings more than 36 years of experience in the construction industry as an architect and construction specifier. His extensive construction knowledge is a valuable asset in servicing customer needs. Decker graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a bachelor’s degree in Architecture. He resides in Wellston, Oklahoma.

MFM Building Products announced that its flagship product, Peel & Seal, is celebrating its 30th anniversary in the marketplace.

MFM has been the manufacturer of a full envelope of self-adhering waterproofing and weather barrier products for the building industry since 1961. According to the company, Peel & Seal was first introduced in 1988 as a self-stick, roll roofing waterproofing membrane specifically designed for low-slope roofing and general flashing applications. The product received several U.S. Patents for its unique composition of laminated aluminum foil, high-density polymer films and a layer of rubberized asphalt adhesive. The product adheres directly to the substrate and is self-sealing around fasteners to create a watertight bond. This product provides a long-lasting, durable, maintenance-free roofing surface without the use of coatings or coverings. The aluminum surface reflects heat keeping internal temperatures cooler, lowering utility costs.

MFM Building Products, a manufacturer of a full envelope of waterproofing and weather barrier products for the building industry, introduces DeckWrap PowerBond.

DeckWrap PowerBond is a self-adhering waterproofing membrane that protects the surface of the wood with a highly aggressive, patented PowerBond adhesive system. The membrane aggressive bonds to wood or metal surfaces at temperatures as low as 25°F (-4°C). The membrane also is self-sealing around nails, screws, punctures and other fasteners. The self-sealing properties prevent water penetration to protect the structural elements extending the life of the deck.

DeckWrap PowerBond is suitable for use with treated, untreated and synthetic woods and stops corrosion of metal components that come in contact with ACQ-treated lumber. It is ideal for ledgers, joists, top edges and post applications to protect against premature rot and degradation. The “self-stick” property allows for quick and easy installation. The only tools required are a sharp utility knife.

DeckWrap PowerBond is available in pre-packaged rolls of 3-inches and 6-inches by 75-feet length, and 12-inches width by 25-feet length. Thickness of the membrane is 25 mils. For more information, visit www.mfmbp.com.

Work on the first phase of the Orlando International Airport expansion project includes the South Airport Intermodal Terminal Facility and APM Complex, which features a standing seam metal roof

Architectural Sheet Metal Inc. has been in servicing the Orlando area for more than 23 years, specializing in commercial metal roofs and wall systems, primarily new construction. When Matthew Leonard, the company’s vice president, found out that the Orlando International Airport was proposing a new terminal project with a metal roof, he jumped at the chance to submit a bid.

He wanted to land the job because it would be the largest project the company has ever tackled, and one of its most prominent. He also wanted it for another reason—he knew he’d see it every time he drove to the airport. “For many years now, we’ve specialized in standing seam metal roofs. It’s our bread and butter,” he says. “We’ve done lots of schools, government building, military bases. It’s just something we enjoy doing. When this project came around, right here in our backyard, we knew we wanted to take it on. It’s larger than anything we’ve ever done, but it’s our specialty.”

The South Airport Intermodal Terminal Facility and APM Complex is a new construction project that coordinates mass transit for the airport, including regional rail systems and the Automated People Mover (APM). It’s part of the first phase of an ambitious $2 billion plan to almost double the size of the airport.

Architectural Sheet Metal installed the Berridge standing seam metal roof system, as well as internal aluminum gutters and a custom-fabricated aluminum bullnose that runs along the perimeter of the roof

The building encompasses approximately 200,000 square feet, and the structure is primarily covered with a standing seam metal roof. The scope of work for Architectural Sheet Metal included installing the metal roof system and internal aluminum gutters. It also included custom fabrication and installation of an aluminum bullnose that runs along the perimeter of the roof. “Every roof is radiused, and some sections have compound double raiduses,” Leonard notes. “The trickiest part of the project is probably the bullnose because all of the gable ends of the roof are radiused, and the large bullnose has to be welded on in 30-foot sections.”

Another tricky thing about the project is that the work was divided into two different contracts with two different construction managers. On one side of the building, which houses the monorail and parking garage, the project is overseen by Hensel Phelps, and on the other side, which handles the train lines, the construction is overseen by a Turner-Kiewit joint venture. The dividing point is a building expansion joint that runs across the middle of the roof. “We’re one of very few subcontractors out here that has a contract with both of the construction managers,” Leonard says. “They both have their own agendas, their own timelines, and their own completion dates, and it was a delicate balancing act working with the two of them.”

Installing the Roof

The roof system was designed to unify the elements of the structure and tie the building together. Some sections of the roof cover the building, while others serve as canopies, so there are two types of metal deck on the building. “The area we call the spine has a 3-inch-thick acoustical deck,” Leonard explains. “That was interesting because before we could put our 6 inches of polyiso on, we had to install batten insulation in the flutes. The acoustical decking is perforated, so you can see through it. That’s a little different, when you’re so high up. It spooked the guys at first to be able to see right through it.”

Crews dried in the entire roof with a waterproofing underlayment from MFM Building Products specifically designed for high-temperature applications.

The other sections were comprised of standard type B metal deck. Sections covering the interior were insulated, while canopy sections were covered with 5/8-inch DensDeck from Georgia-Pacific.

After the underlayment was applied, the welded aluminum gutters were installed. “The longest piece was 78 feet,” says Leonard. “We fabricated the sections, water-tested them and shipped them out. We used a crane to lift them to the roof.”

The roof system was supplied by Berridge Manufacturing, and the 24-gauge galvalume metal panels were roll formed at the site. “Berridge has a ZEE-Lock double-lock standing seam panel,” Leonard says. “We own one of their portable roll formers, and we have it on site here. We pick it up with a crane, and lift it up to the edge of the roof, and we actually roll form our largest panels straight out to the roof. The guys just catch the panels as they come out of the roll former.”

Metal roof panels were roll formed at the site. For most roof sections, the roll former was hoisted by a crane, to the edge of the roof, and crew members stacked the panels as they come out of the roll former.

Panels were stacked in piles of 10 for installation. There were 12 different roof surfaces, so as the roll forming crew moved along, other crews would start installing the panels. “Every stack was tied down with strapping to ensure that it wasn’t susceptible to wind,” Leonard points out. “With a hurricane in the forecast, we were very careful about that.”

The panels in the spine area had a tighter radius, so those panels were formed on the ground using separate curving machine. Lining up the panels perfectly was critical. “With a radiused roof, it’s sometimes harder to find things to measure off to ensure your panels are straight. This panel is a left-to-right system. It’s a male-female overlay with a continuous clip that Berridge manufactures. The panels are hand-crimped together, and then you do the first and second stage of the double-lock panels with an electric seamer. You just turn it on and it goes up and over.”

Details, Details

Fall protection posts were installed during the framing process, which helped with safety planning but posed problems when it came to detailing. “It’s nice to have permanent fall protection points to tie into, as everyone had to be 100 percent tied off, but there are close to 200 fall protection posts on the project that we had to cut around and flash,” Leonard says. “I’ve never seen so many posts on a roof like that.”

The aluminum bullnose was constructed after precise measurements were taken at the site. After they were custom painted to match the roof, the 30-foot sections were lifted into place and installed.

Because the posts were tied into the structural steel and couldn’t be moved, the company designed and manufactured a welded aluminum flashing detail to ensure they all looked the same no matter where they landed in the panel profile. “We set up a welded aluminum flashing that should last forever, and it’s welded, so it shouldn’t leak. We try to go above and beyond in our flashing details.”

Leonard points to his company’s fabrication experience as a key to its strength. “We try to be more than just a roofing company,” he says. “We try to be a custom metal fabrication company that fabricates the panels to precise specifications determined by the site. We custom fabricate metal and then, as roofers, we install it. We like to have that double whammy. Not many people have that ability to do both.”

The company’s expertise came in handy on the bullnose. “The bullnose was originally bid as 22-gauge metal,” he says. “We looked at it and we didn’t like it. It’s a large, 9-inch radius, and we felt the thin, light-gauge metal would shake in the wind. Every 10 feet would be a lap joint with caulk, which would be susceptible to wind damage. We came up with the idea of using a welded piece of .080 aluminum. Once it was approved, we purchased a 100-ton press brake with a custom die to fabricate this bullnose.”

The bullnose was constructed from precise measurements taken at the site. “We took the radius off of the building and created jigs in our warehouse,” Leonard explains. “We welded pieces together in 30-foot sections, and we shipped them to a local painter who coated them with baked-on Kynar to match the roof.”

The bullnose was designed to hook into the gutter strap and wrap around onto the fascia, where it is screwed into the framing. In areas where there is no gutter, sections of the bullnose are equipped with a larger flange with an S-hook built into it to attach it to the roof. Corner pieces tie it all together.

Watching Out for Irma

Dealing with two different GCs was challenging, in part due to changes in the schedule. “Originally, we were supposed to finish one side first and then start the other side, but both phases of the project ended up starting around the same time,” says Leonard. “This doubled the manpower we needed on the job.”

Photos: Aerial Innovations

For changes like the bullnose, Architectural Sheet Metal had to make sure RFIs were submitted and approved by both sides. “Sometimes it was hard to keep track of who we submitted it to, but it worked to our benefit at times. Once it was approved by one side, it was easily approved by the other.”

The schedule had the crews working in hurricane season, and precautions were taken to make sure the job site was prepared for high winds. “When Hurricane Irma was approaching, I checked every single weather update every day until it made landfall,” Leonard recalls. “It hit on a Monday, and a full week ahead of that we were cleaning the roofs and preparing the gutters. We removed all debris on the jobsite because any trash on the roof could clog the downspouts. We added more and more men to the process throughout the week, and we shut the jobsite down on Wednesday. We took all of the material we had, stacked it, bundled it together, and we were able to move it all inside the building. We were pretty well complete on the Hensel-Phelps side, and Turner Kiewit brought in 40-foot Conex boxes for us to put our material in and secure it. They tried really hard to make sure the jobsite was secure.”

As the storm progressed, it deviated from the projected path, and no one could be certain which direction the winds might be coming from. “We just had to start battening everything down,” Leonard recalls.

Photos: Architectural Sheet Metal Inc.

Stacks of panels on the roof that were not yet installed were strapped every 2 feet on center. The entire state was in emergency mode, making things difficult. “For four or five days before the storm even hit, we couldn’t find water, rope and extension cords. Grocery stores were running out of supplies. Gas stations were running out of gas.”

After the storm passed, Leonard breathed a sigh of relief. The roof wasn’t damaged. The panels that had already been installed were in great shape, and the uninstalled panels weren’t harmed.

Elements like the weather are beyond anyone’s control, and Leonard notes his company tries to control as many variables as it can. “We have full control over the actual fabrication of the material and the quality of it,” he says. “When I call something in, I talk to our guy who works with me. Our company oversees it. Every morning I stop by the shop and follow up on the process on the way to the job site. We install it. I can make sure everything is OK.”

The project is nearing completion, and Leonard can’t wait to finish a landmark project he’ll see every time he makes a trip to the airport. “You can’t miss it,” he says. “It’s huge.”

MFM Building Products, a manufacturer of a full envelope of waterproofing and weather barrier products for the building industry, launched a new corporate website. The new website is optimized for viewing on a desktop, tablet or mobile device, making the site easier to navigate when on the jobsite. The site features a “Resource Center” where all of the company’s literature, specifications, approvals and videos can be downloaded. Another site feature is a company blog, which gives contractors and distributors useful articles and installation tips on many of the company’s products.

MFM was founded in 1961 and has more than 55 years of experience in the manufacture of exterior, self-adhering waterproofing products. The product line consists of low slope roofing membranes, steep slope roofing underlayments, window and door flashing tapes, below- and above-grade waterproofing membranes, and specialized construction tapes. All products are manufactured in the USA.

MFM Building Products, a manufacturer of a full envelope of waterproofing and weather barrier products for the building industry, announced that it is now an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company as of July 1, 2017.

According to MFM Vice President and General Manager Tony Reis, “This move to become an ESOP company has spurred an exciting time in MFM’s history. Our employees have found a new dedication to producing the best waterproofing barriers in the industry, and there is a lot of pride in what we provide our customers.”

MFM Building Products was founded in 1961 and is a manufacturer of exterior, self-adhering waterproofing membranes for the construction industry. The company produces more than 30 different products that include low-slope roofing membranes; roofing underlayments; window and door flashing tapes; multi-purpose waterproofing membranes; specialized waterproofing tapes; and HVAC duct and pipe wrap. These exterior waterproofing membranes are self-adhering and self-sealing for ease of installation and complete waterproofing protection. MFM products are manufactured in the United States and sold through an extensive distributor network around the globe.

For more information concerning MFM Building Products, please visit the company’s website.

MFM Building Products, a manufacturer of a full envelope of waterproofing and weather barrier products for the building industry, announced that the firm has promoted Tony Reis to the position of vice president and general manager. The announcement was made by Robert S. Simpson, president of MFAM Building Products.

According to the company, Reis started his relationship with MFM as an independent sales representative in 1999, covering the New England area. He was then promoted to the position of sales and marketing director in 2008. In this position, Reis oversaw all sales and marketing activities for the company. Since his hire, MFM has experienced tremendous growth each and every year, noted Simpson.

As vice president and general manager, Reis will retain his current sales and marketing responsibilities, and take on the added duties of overseeing the company’s day-to-day operations. Reis will work closely with all MFM departments to synchronize the efforts of each.

“Tony is a tireless worker who gives 110 percent effort for the company,” Simpson said. “The growth MFM has experienced has been truly remarkable. I can attribute much of the credit to the leadership Tony has shown over the years. We look forward to having him in this newly formed position.”

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